Note sull'episodio
This episode analyzes the emergence of modern Indian intellectual debates during the colonial period, exploring the influence of Western ideas, the reassertion of indigenous knowledge, and the development of nationalist consciousness. The discussion begins by examining the context of British colonialism, highlighting the irony of the East India Company's criticism of Indian society while simultaneously fueling divisions along religious and caste lines. The impact of municipal boards and the use of Western concepts in Urdu journals like the Litten Gazette are explored as examples of the early stages of intellectual engagement with colonialism.
The episode then delves into the rise of pre-Congress organizations and the role of figures like Surendranath Banerjee in advocating for Indian interests and laying the groundwork for the nati ...